Slowing down cognitive decline though resistance execises

Cognitive decline comes with age and loss of cognitive function can greatly reduce the quality of life of life of the elderly. This is why researchers are looking for ways and means to slow down cognitive decline in senior citizens.

Canadian researchers at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver report that weight-bearing resistance exercise may help minimize not only mobility impairment but also cognitive decline in the elderly.

The researchers looked at 155 elderly women aged 65 to 75 years old who underwent 12 months of special physical training. The women were randomly split into 3 groups:

Physical exercise in general improves physical and mental health in the elderly. However, those with limited mobility might not be able to perform most types of physical exercise training. The reported weight-bearing exercises described by the researchers will be beneficial to those who are not eligible for traditional training.

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